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4 / 4 resultslearn Finasteride
Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
learn Dutasteride
Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
learn Metformin
diabetes drug with anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and insulin-sensitizing properties
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch The Use of Oral Recombinant Feline Interferon Omega in Two Cats with Type II Diabetes Mellitus and Concurrent Feline Chronic Gingivostomatitis Syndrome
Oral feline interferon-omega improved symptoms in diabetic cats with gingivostomatitis.
research Dietary Therapy in Type II Diabetes Mellitus
Eating less calories, focusing on complex carbs, and reducing fats can help manage type II diabetes.
research A Case of Severe Hyperandrogenism, Acanthosis Nigricans, and Overt Diabetes: The Use of Non-Invasive Methods for Diagnosis, Pathogenesis, and Management
Non-invasive imaging helped diagnose a woman's severe hormone imbalance and diabetes, and medication successfully treated her condition.
research Genetic Defects in Human Pericentrin Are Associated With Severe Insulin Resistance and Diabetes
People with PCNT mutations often develop severe insulin resistance and early-onset diabetes during childhood or adolescence.
research Relationship of the Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Controlled, Population-Based Study
Metabolic syndrome and PCOS are related but separate conditions, with metabolic syndrome increasing the risk of heart disease and diabetes.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity What treatment helps diffuse hair thinning from insulin resistance?
The individual is experiencing hair loss due to insulin resistance (IR) and is seeking advice. They are currently using a keto diet, supplements, exercise, and plan to add metformin to their regimen.
community Interesting article links major MPB theories to western diet (and life-style)
community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
community Update about Hair Follicle Glucose Metabolism: New Clinical Data Collection with Ex-President Of American Board Of Hair Restoration Surgery.
David Barreto shared that a London-based research group is conducting a 12-month trial for a new nutraceutical treatment for pattern hair loss, designed with Dr. Carlos Puig. The trial aims to provide robust data, with results expected in 1-2 years, potentially representing a significant advancement since finasteride’s introduction in 1997.
community The theory that explains everything. The malloclusion theory has been proven.
Brian Dye's theory links skeletal malocclusion type II to hair loss, suggesting it's a blood flow issue. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, and anti-inflammatory drugs like benaxoprofen.